Russian drone strike kills family of four in Ukraine's Sumy region
Europe • Sep 30, 2025, 6:47 AM
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A Russian overnight drone strike killed a couple and their two young children in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow reported repelling a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on its southern Volgograd region.
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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, detains two
Europe • 6:43 PM
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Two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the French coast have been taken into custody. The tanker is suspected of being involved in drone overflights in Denmark, and the two detained crew members "presented themselves as the ship's
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Ready for the age of drones? Europeans scramble for solutions to hybrid threats
Europe • 6:14 PM
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A long list of European states contributing personnel and equipment to secure a pair of EU summits this week in Denmark. A spate of mystery drones in the buildup exposing NATO’s vulnerability to harassement and hybrid warfare.
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Germany arrests three alleged Hamas members on suspicion of plotting attacks
Europe • 3:46 PM
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Germany’s federal prosecutor on Wednesday said three alleged members of Palestinian group Hamas were arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions.
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'Drone wall': Can Europe shield itself from Russian threats?
Europe • 3:21 PM
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European countries met Wednesday to push forward a "drone wall" project, an idea gaining momentum as drone incursions into European airspace multiply. However, experts warn the plan’s framework remains unclear and the hurdles to building an effective ant
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'Drone Wall': EU summit in Copenhagen follows airspace violations
Europe • 3:12 PM
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European Union leaders in Copenhagen discussed a "drone wall" to protect the continent from Russian drones, just days after airspace intrusions by unidentified unmanned aircraft closed Danish airports. Several European countries have committed troops and
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Fuel leak blows cover for alleged Russian submarine Novorossiysk off Gibraltar
Europe • 2:52 PM
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At the end of September, a Telegram channel known for its network of Russian intelligence sources reported that a Black Sea fleet submarine had run into “serious technical problems” while on a mission off Gibraltar, in the Mediterranean. The Novorossiysk
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Thousands of workers protest in Greece over 13-hour work day plans
Europe • 2:14 PM
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Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour work day. The strike has disrupted transport in the capital Athens and
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France detains two crew members of Russia-linked tanker off western French coast
Europe • 10:29 AM
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France on Wednesday detained two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the coast of the French western port of Saint-Nazaire, according to the Brest prosecutor.
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War in Gaza: Italian dockworkers block arms shipments to Israel
Europe • 10:23 AM
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Italian dockworkers blocked some ports in solidarity with Palestinians, saying they wanted to stop Italy being used as a staging post for weapons bound for Israel.
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'Denmark is on high alert after reporting several drone incursions'
Europe • 9:48 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine was deploying an anti-drone military team to Denmark "for exercises". Denmark has seen repeated airport closures in recent weeks over drone sightings that have ramped up fears about a heigh
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Oktoberfest reopens after deadly family drama temporarily closed German beer festival
Europe • 8:59 AM
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German police on Wednesday temporarily closed the famed Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich in response to a bomb threat issued by a man who later committed suicide. The 57-year-old suspect was carrying an explosive device inside his backpack and had set
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Swiss glaciers have shrunk by a quarter since 2015, study says
Europe • 7:11 AM
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Switzerland’s glaciers have lost 24 percent of their volume over the past decade, researchers said Wednesday, warning that accelerated melting in 2025 brought ice loss close to record levels. Scientists warn that Switzerland’s glaciers could nearly vanis
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EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark
Europe • 3:11 AM
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EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Wednesday to reinforce Europe’s defences and Ukraine aid after a wave of mysterious drone incursions over Denmark fuelled fears of Russian hybrid attacks. Brussels is urging member states to unite behind four flagship defenc
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